Ex-Masters champion in danger of missing out on US Open and ending 23-year major streak record

Ex-Masters champion in danger of missing out on US Open and ending 23-year major streak record

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Adam Scott's streak of 23 consecutive years at a significant championship is at risk after the 2013 Masters champion misplaced to fellow Australian Cam Davis within the US Open qualifying playoff.

Davis defeated Scott on the third additional gap at Springhead Nation Membership in Ohio, probably ending the previous world No. 1's streak of 91 main titles courting again to the 2001 British Open.

To place his outstanding longevity into perspective, Scott’s unbroken streak is greater than double the second-longest streak amongst energetic gamers — Jordan Spieth’s 44.

Tiger Woods' report is forty sixth in a row.

After overtaking Tom Watson final yr, Scott's streak is second solely to Jack Nicholas' 146 targets and not using a miss between 1962 and 1998.

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Australia's Adam Scott's streak of 91 consecutive main matches may finish in June

Cam Davis held off Scott on the third extra hole Monday at Springhead Country Club in Ohio.

Cam Davis held off Scott on the third additional gap Monday at Springhead Nation Membership in Ohio.

However now the 43-year-old Scot should depend on the golf gods to present him a begin at Pinehurst for the upcoming U.S. Open, scheduled for June 13-16.

The 43-year-old can nonetheless make the 156-member squad if he maintains his place on this planet's prime 60 till subsequent Monday.

He’s at present ranked sixtieth on this planet however may fall behind after not enjoying on this week's Memorial PGA Tour occasion.

On the very least, Scott could be thought of an possibility in case he’s referred to as up late, whereas the USGA may additionally grant him an exemption.

Davis, who held his composure to birdie the primary playoff gap after Scott chipped in on Tuesday, mentioned he was unaware of Scott's sequence.

Scott (seen in 2013) can still make it to the US Open if he remains in the world's top 60 until next week

Scott (seen in 2013) can nonetheless make it to the US Open if he stays on this planet's prime 60 till subsequent week

“I don't assume I might have tried any much less, but it surely simply reveals how good a participant he’s,” Davis mentioned.

“I needed to hit a giant shot on that gap to recover from him.

'He's my idol, so it was nice to play golf towards him.

'So all the very best to him. I hope he makes it. He's within the bubble by the world rankings, so hopefully we will each get there.'

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